AVFD Membership approved changes to the bylaws as noted below in April 2011. AVFD members are now able to pay their annual dues online via PayPal or other electronic methods.

"Except where otherwise noted in these bylaws, annualduesin the amount of $12.00 are required of all members to remain in good standing within the Department. Saidduesmust be paid on or before midnight of December 31st each year, either in person or by mail or electronic means. Alldues submitted by mail must be in the form of a check or money order payable to the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department and must be postmarked no later than December 31st. Allduessubmitted by electronic bank payment must contain the memberís name and/or digital signature and must be dated no later than December 31st. The following shall be considered valid forms of proof of timely payment: postmark or postal receipt, cancelled check, electronic payment confirmation, or written confirmation from the Financial Secretary."